Why do living organisms need nutrients?
To build tissue and carry out life functions
To recycle chemical compounds
To utilize hydrogen and oxygen
To carry out nitrogen fixation
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To obtain energy for metabolic processes and sustain life
A.To build tissue and carry out life functions
B.To recycle chemical compounds
C.To utilize hydrogen and oxygen
D.To carry out nitrogen fixation
B.To recycle chemical compounds
C.To utilize hydrogen and oxygen
D.To carry out nitrogen fixation
Answer: A and D are partially correct. Living organisms need nutrients to build tissue and carry out life functions, as well as to carry out nitrogen fixation which is important for the growth and development of plants. However, B and C are also correct as living organisms need nutrients to recycle chemical compounds and utilize hydrogen and oxygen for metabolic processes.
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